Lumbar disc herniation is a common lumbar spine disease that can cause discomfort symptoms such as low back pain, lower limb pain, and numbness.
So, is it okay to have leg pain and numbness caused by a herniated disc in the lumbar intersection? What should I pay attention to? This article will answer these questions.
First, let's understand the pathological mechanism of lumbar disc herniation. The lumbar disc is a cartilage cushion that connects the two lumbar vertebrae and acts as a cushion for pressure. When the lower back is subjected to long-term strain, trauma or degeneration, it may lead to a herniated lumbar disc.
For leg pain and leg numbness caused by lumbar disc herniation, some patients can be relieved by non-surgical methods, such as bed rest, traction, massage, hot compress, physiotherapy, acupuncture, etc. These methods can reduce symptoms such as pain and numbness in the lower back and legs, promote local blood circulation, and reduce inflammatory reactions.
In addition, changing the way of daily life, such as avoiding standing, walking, and bending over for long periods of time, can also relieve leg pain and leg numbness caused by a herniated disc. For example, you can use a lumbar support at work, do regular exercises for your lower back muscles, control your weight, etc.
Of course, if non-surgical** methods do not relieve symptoms, or if the patient's condition is more severe, surgery** may be considered. Surgical methods include minimally invasive surgery and open surgery, among which minimally invasive surgery has the advantages of less trauma and faster recovery.
It should be noted that although leg pain and leg numbness caused by lumbar disc herniation can be done, a personalized plan needs to be developed according to the specific situation of the patient.
At the same time, patients need to actively cooperate and have regular follow-up visits to avoid re-injury to the waist in order to achieve good results.
In short, leg pain and leg numbness caused by lumbar disc herniation is a common lumbar spine disease that can be alleviated by a variety of methods.
Patients need to pay attention to rest, change their lifestyle, and actively cooperate in the process in order to achieve good results.